E&I / Instrumentation & Controls Technician (2-2-3 Schedule Nights) SIGN ON BONUS

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for nights (2-2-3 schedule) We offer a sign on and annual bonus, as well as Annual Merit reviews. We also offer college reimbursment for college courses while employed. SUMMARY: The Maintenance Electrician L1 (MEL1) provides both Maintenance and Reliability services within the plant, executing with excellence and assisting critical electrical/instrumentation asset health improvement efforts. The MEL1 will help ensure results while partnering with plant maintenance team personnel, plant operational team, and all other plant support teams members for success. The MEL1 focus responsibilities are execution of electrical/instrumentation PM, PDM, RCM, Precision CM, and Operator Care Programs. Other duties can include assisting with electrical/instrumentation equipment installation, troubleshooting, adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects. The candidate must be a self-starter willing to accept electrical/instrumentation reliability and process responsibility and KPI results. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. This role must be available to work scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
Associate’s degree two-year technical certificate, and / or a relevant combination of experience which demonstrates electrical/instrumentation technical aptitude.
2 years of experience as a maintenance electrician with an emphasis on industry or manufacturing
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent administrative and follow up skills

Nice To Haves

Electrical license or electrical/instrumentation certification preferred
E&I troubleshooting experience preferred
Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical schematics and blueprints including equipment specific electronics diagrams preferred
Prior experience in SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate with electrical/instrumentation maintenance team members and tasks to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives.
Be an active member who contributes to the advancement of the MFI & ARM culture.
Actively learn and champion Precision Maintenance® techniques ensuring procedural compliance and that job tolerances are met
Actively participate in critical electrical/instrumentation equipment maintenance training for maintenance personnel
Actively participate in following reliability procedures for critical electrical/instrumentation spares and parts
Actively participate in following quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new electrical/instrumentation equipment
Actively learn and participate during critical electrical/instrumentation maintenance assignments
Actively learn and participate in electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting tasks
Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support electrical/instrumentation reliability reporting and decision making. This will be accomplished through the guidance of MFI ARM standards.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records as required.
Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.
Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports on any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
Always ensures required regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.